Intent to Sole Source_141009-25-0070 QPS-Fledermaus.pdf
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This document is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The notice announces NOAA's intention to negotiate a sole-source contract with Quality Positioning Services, Inc. (QPS) for an annual maintenance renewal of existing Fledermaus and Qimera hydrographic survey software packages. The contract will be awarded using FAR Part 13 procedures, with market research indicating QPS is the only vendor capable of meeting the agency's requirements.
The solicitation provides specific details for potential respondents, including a deadline of 11:00 AM EST on July 30, 2025, for submitting Capability Statements. Interested parties may submit detailed statements to Contract Specialist Chelsea Vera at Chelsea.vera@noaa.gov, with the subject line referencing Announcement Number 141009-25-0070. The notice classifies the acquisition under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) with a business size standard of $47 million, and emphasizes that this is not a competitive solicitation, with the government retaining sole discretion on whether to consider alternative sources.
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Synopsis: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract
Announcement Number: 141009-25-0070 Project Title: QPS/Fledermaus Software Maintenance
The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Quality Positioning Services, Inc. (QPS), using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to purchase an annual maintenance renewal contract for existing QPS Fledermaus and Qimera software packages.
Supporting rationale.
QPS, Inc. is the sole owner and distributor of QPS hydrographic survey software packages, including Fledermaus and Qimera and associated add-ons (e.g., FMGT, FM Midwater), to the government.
Market research indicates that QPS, Inc. is the only current vendor able to meet the agency’s needs for this requirement.
The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source.
The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 513210, Software Publishers, with a business size standard of $47 million.
This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on the Contract Opportunities website.
The determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, all responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with this notice, which may be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EST on July 30, 2025. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.
All electronic correspondence shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Chelsea Vera, Chelsea.vera@noaa.gov and have the subject line read: Announcement Number: 141009-25- 0070.
This notice will remain open from July 15, 2025 to July 30, 2025.
mailto:Chelsea.vera@noaa.gov
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